119th Congress · House bill · Last action Sep 2, 2026
H.R. 642IntroducedPublic Lands and Natural Resources
Myakka Wild and Scenic River Act of 2025
Sponsor: Rep. Steube, W. Gregory (R-FL)10 cosponsorsIntroduced Jan 23, 2025
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In plain English
Rep. W. Gregory Steube (R-FL) introduced this bill to designate the Myakka River in Florida as a component of the National Wild and Scenic Rivers System. The bill establishes special management requirements for the designated river segment and creates a Myakka River Management Council to oversee implementation. The legislation addresses intergovernmental coordination for river management in Florida.
What’s in the bill (4 sections)
- Sec. 2. Findings
- Sec. 3. Designation of myakka river, florida, as a component of the
- Sec. 4. Special requirements applicable to myakka river
- Sec. 5. Myakka river management council
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Subcommittee Hearings Held
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Referred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
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Referred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
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All 5 recorded actions since introduction · Source: Congress.gov
2026
Sep 2
HOUSESubcommittee Hearings Held
Aug 26
HOUSEReferred to the Subcommittee on Federal Lands.
2025
Jan 23
HOUSEReferred to the House Committee on Natural Resources.
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Introduced in House
Jan 23
Introduced in House
All 10 cosponsors
1 Democrat · 9 Republicans
Democrats (1)
Soto, DarrenFL-09
Republicans (9)
Buchanan, VernFL-16
Patronis, JimmyFL-01
Lee, Laurel M.FL-15
Cammack, KatFL-03
Rutherford, John H.FL-05
Webster, DanielFL-11
Bilirakis, Gus M.FL-12
Haridopolos, MikeFL-08
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